Technical Sales Estimator

myfutureprospects.com; Hockerton CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Annual leave 20 days + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Holiday buy/sell

Free parking

Healthcare helpline

Development plan

Growth opportunities

Brand discounts

Job summary

Future Prospects is recruiting a Technical Sales Estimator for an award-winning Nottinghamshire client on the outskirts of Newark/Mansfield. The role focuses on initial quotes and managing projects from tender to order, demanding strong attention to detail and a customer-first approach.

You will develop product knowledge, prepare quotations, negotiate with clients and suppliers, and maintain relationships with new and existing customers while promoting sustainable industry practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping customers.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities with a track record of closing sales.

Responsibilities

• Technical expertise: know the company's products and compliance standards to guide clients and colleagues.
• Quoting and technical submittals: prepare accurate quotations and provide datasheets and specs.
• Negotiation and closing: follow up opportunities, negotiate and secure orders while sustaining relationships.
• Industry Advocate: support sustainability initiatives within the company.

Skills

Solutions-focused

Independent and self-reliant

Quick thinking

Under pressure

Sales and negotiation

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Telephone manner

Enthusiastic and hardworking

Team player

Self-motivated

Organised and methodical

Job description

• Location: Hockerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Description

Technical Sales Estimator
Full Time, Permanent, Outskirts of Newark/Mansfield
£28,000 Rising to £29,000 with an OTE bonus of £6000 per annum

Our award winning Nottinghamshire based client is looking for a Technical Sales Estimator as a new member of their growing sales team. This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will work alongside the thriving Team of Estimators and Sales Manager.

Your overall responsibility is to provide initial quotes to clients and manage the projects from tender to point of order, which is likely to include revisions and amendments. The role requires someone who has excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping customers.

THE ROLE

As a Technical Sales Estimator our client requires someone who has excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping customers. You’ll strive to maintain good relationships with new and existing clients, generate new sales leads. Your key duties will include:

• Technical expertise - Develop detailed knowledge of the company's products, industry standards and legislation so you can provide accurate technical guidance to clients, specifiers and colleagues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quoting and technical submittals - Prepare accurate customer quotations and technical submittals, ensuring clients receive the data sheets, specifications and supporting information they need to progress and secure projects.
• Negotiation and closing - Follow up on open sales opportunities, negotiate with customers and suppliers, and secure orders while maintaining strong commercial relationships.
• Industry Advocate – Support the company's mission to make a difference within sustainability.

The Candidate

The ideal Technical Sales Estimator will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

Solutions-focused
- Independent and self-reliant.
- Quick thinking, ability to think on your feet.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
Sales and Negotiation skills
- Confident sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of closing sales and growing revenue.
- Strong customer service experience with excellent relationship-building skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Professional telephone manner.
- Enthusiastic and hardworking.
- Team player.
- Self-motivated.
- Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail.

THE BENEFITS

As a valued Technical Sales Estimator you will receive:

• Competitive starting wage of £28,000, rising to £29,000 after probationary period with an OTE bonus of £6000 per annum.
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising with length of service.
• Full Christmas shutdown period.
• Holiday buy/sell back scheme.
• Free parking on site.
• AXA Healthcare Helpline for you and your loved ones.
• A personalised development plan tailored to your progression plans.
• Work for a growing organisation at the forefront of industry change & innovation.
• Lots of great discounts on brands you love.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback

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